Handler – Patrolman First Class Trevor Baluch Cumberland canine officer passes away The Cumberland Police Department (CPD) announced on Monday that one of their canine officers had passed away overnight. CPD said that VooDoo had passed away suddenly after an illness. He had been a partner to Patrolman First Class Trevor Baluch since April 2022.During his time with the police …
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K9 Levi – Hampton, South Carolina
Died – 12/24/22 K-9 deputy left outside in the cold dies, buried in a different county WJCL Investigates a K-9 Deputy in Hampton County left outside in the bitter cold. The dog died later that day, and since then, we’ve been asking the tough questions to figure out what went wrong.December 24, 2022. Christmas Eve in Hampton County, South Carolina. …
Read More »K9 Riggs – Bluffton, Indiana
Died – 12/24/22 Handler – Officer Justin Pitman With much sorrow, The Bluffton Police Department announces the death of K9 Riggs on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:25 pm. K9 Riggs escaped his enclosure while his handler was away from home and was struck by a vehicle on State Road 1 south of the city limits. K9 Riggs served …
Read More »K9 Rex – Albion, New York
Handler – Sgt. Wagner The Albion Police Department announced today that Rex, the department’s retired K9, has passed away.Rex teamed with officer Robert Wagner from 2015 until Rex retired on Dec. 29, 2019. Wagner was recently promoted to sergeant with the Albion PD.“Rex had many accomplishments in his career and was certified in tracking, patrol and advanced narcotics detection,” the …
Read More »K9 Jack – Los Angeles, California
Died 12/22/22 Police dog dies during deputy shootout with barricaded suspect in Gardena A police dog died Thursday after being shot during a confrontation in Gardena with a barricaded suspect who was also shot and killed, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Gardena Police Department requested the Sheriff’s Department’s help with a person suspected of assault with …
Read More »K9 Argo – Santa Clara, California
Handler – Officer T. Gratny Rest In Peace K9 Argo It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of the Santa Clara Police Department’s K9, Argo. Argo was a phenomenal K9 and even better partner to Officer T. Gratny. Argo served the City of Santa Clara for 6 years as a Patrol and Narcotics Detection K9. Over …
Read More »K9 Drako – Laredo, Texas
Died -12/21/22 Handler – Officer Alejandro Aguilar Death of retired Laredo Police Department K-9 Drako announced The Laredo Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Officer Drako on Wednesday, Dec. 21.Drako served alongside his handler with the Laredo Police Department from 2012 to 2018. He was partnered with Officer Alejandro Aguilar for all seven years while assigned to both …
Read More »K9 Bravo – Turlock, California
Died – 12/21/22 Handler – Officer Donna Anthieny Blue farewell for K9 Bravo Turlock Police K9 Bravo, who was instrumental in hundreds of apprehensions, searches and spreading some goodwill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, the Turlock Police Department reported. “K9 Bravo passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family. It was determined Bravo had suffered an acute medical emergency,” the Turlock …
Read More »K9 Destro – Buffalo, New York
Handler – Officer John Kujawa The Buffalo Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired K-9, Destro.Destro was born on Sept. 27, 2011, and officially began his work with the department on Sept. 21, 2012.Destro and his K-9 handler John Kujawa retired together on June 22, 2019.
Read More »K9 Kyro – Chisago, Minnesota
Died 12/19/22 Handler – Deputy Fisher Chisago County K9 Officer Dies in House Fire The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies lost everything – including his K9 partner and two other dogs – in a fire Monday afternoon. According to its Twitter page, the department says crews were called to the fire in rural Nessel Township. When …
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